Treatment tips

depo-subQ provera 104 is not every day birth control. Four-times-a-year dosing lets you say goodbye to the hassles of daily birth control and still enjoy highly effective protection from pregnancy. Here are some treatment tips.

Planning: the best way to be sure of getting your shots
It's a good idea to plan your next dose ahead of time. Set up your next visit for 12 weeks after your last one.

If you do wait longer than 14 weeks between shots, use a back-up method of birth control. Ask your health care provider to check to see if you are pregnant before giving you your next dose of depo-subQ provera 104.

Appointment reminder
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Ready to get pregnant?

Stop using depo-subQ provera 104 1 year before you plan to become pregnant.

	When you are ready to get pregnant, stop taking depo-subQ provera 104
	Most women start ovulating again after 10 months

Being able to get pregnant after using depo-subQ provera 104 has nothing to do with how many shots you've had. For some women, it may take time. Other women may get pregnant sooner.

Important Safety Information

Use of depo-subQ provera 104 may cause you to lose calcium stored in your bones. The longer you use depo-subQ provera 104, the more calcium you are likely to lose. The calcium may not return completely once you stop using depo-subQ provera 104. Loss of calcium may cause weak bones that could increase the risk that your bones might break, especially after menopause. It is not known whether your risk of developing osteoporosis may be greater if you are a teenager when you start to use depo-subQ provera 104. You should only use depo-subQ provera 104 long term (for example, more than 2 years) if other methods of birth control are not right for you.

depo-subQ provera 104 doesn't protect you from HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases.

You shouldn't use depo-subQ provera 104 if you are or could be pregnant or if you have had any unexplained periods. You should not use it if you have a history of breast cancer, serious blood clots in your legs, lungs, heart, or head, or liver disease.

Some women using depo-subQ provera 104 have side effects. The most common are irregular periods or spotting. Many women stop having periods altogether after a few months. You may gain weight when using depo-subQ provera 104. You may also experience skin reactions and headache.

There is a slight to no increased risk of breast cancer.

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